On Sunday, the Houston Texans will play host to the visiting New Orleans Saints, who are 3-2 and coming off a fresh beating of the apparently hapless New England Patriots. In the middle of a contested NFC South, the Saints represent the most established roster in the division. New free agent signings such as quarterback Derek Carr and running back Jamaal Williams bring a new face to the team, but New Orleans’ real strength still lies in their defense. Filled with playmakers from the line of scrimmage to the secondary, the Saints have a betting chance of ending 2023 as the best defense in the NFL.